Saturday, August 6, 2016

YOU MUST AND SHOULD INDULGE YOUR GOD-GIVEN GIFTS OF TALENT - IT'S GIVEN YOU FOR A PURPOSE




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If only to prove my point that you must and should indulge your gift of talent, I am posting here paintings (in watercolor) which I did the past few weeks or so. I am showing you that talent is a gift from a magnificent God who simply wants you to enjoy life through expressions of your heavenly gifts.
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Now this gift which I speak of varies from person to person. Things such as the gifts of song... of writing... of poetry... of dancing... of designing... of needlework.... culinary skills perhaps.... of creative ideas which turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. Or the gifts of leadership... teamwork... compassion... kindness.... vision.... management... teaching.... healing... organization... of being a visionary... an inspiration... an encourager... a brilliant builder.... or being simply a Pollyanna to the world.
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These gifts are not there or given you just for the heck of it. They are given you... or us... to serve a purpose. But I'm not going to tell you what your own purpose is because I think and believe that Somebody up there will lead you to discover it yourself. As He had given me opportunities to discover mine.
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With no formal training in the art of painting, one day several yeas ago I decided to give it a try armed with just a simple desire to paint. My daughter seeing that I had more free time in retirement gave me a huge nudge or push to get things done pronto before and to quote her.... " the desire gets lost or vanishes in thin air." Yeah, it was a push I could no longer ignore. I guess its time had come. And so I did!
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I can't tell you in sufficient words the satisfaction and delight felt in accomplishing something you thought you never knew or had. Through the years that followed paintings in watercolor came out from my first fumbling steps and on to honing my newfound craft while growing too with every canvas finished. And now trying my hand at acrylics. Still so much room to learn and grow... and happily at that. Thank God.
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I urge and encourage you to seek out your gift; it's there waiting to be discovered. When you soon discover your God-given talent, do remember to share the precious moment and experience with us, your friends. We'll be expecting it. :-) God bless you.




6 comments:

  1. I know you do water color paintings and you had even posted a few on the blog.But the paintings in this post are simply awesome.It is good that you are now into acrylics and hopefully to oil soon.Painting skill as in writing gets honed with each painting.Draw many of different genres and exhibit in a gallery for people to know and buy.Best wishes

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    1. That seems like a great idea. I think though that it will take awhile to gather the right numbers to qualify for an exhibit. But I shall keep your suggestion in mind. Thank you, KP! Appreciating it. And thank you to for dropping by and for your lovely comment. Blessings to you and your family.

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  2. The paintings are lovely! I am very bad at drawing and painting. I know how I struggled to get a Pass Grade in Art class way back in school.

    I wish I could seek out my gift - somehow I feel am not good at anything. Perhaps, I am going through a low phase, but I feel even if I'm average in something, there are others who are way better, and I can't really compete with such good quality!

    It's easy to say don't judge yourself by others' standards, but it is not so easy to implement the same. I hope I am able to discover my gifts soon!

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    1. You are you.. unique in your own. That said, you have your own set of blessings, skills, and talents all God-given which make you who you are.

      For you to find out or discover your gifts, you need to listen to your heart. What are the desires in there nudging you, pushing you. A desire to want or dream or hope for something is your gift trying to get your attention. And it is important that you learn to respond to its call. If the desire calls you to sing.. dance.. write poetry.. write short stories... compose... build... design... cook... paint... by all means, DO IT! And the only way to get better at a craft you have chosen is to use the gift often!

      Be inspired by others who have done it ahead of you, yes, but be your own benchmark marking your own progress with interest and gusto. Learn well and keep learning. No one will and can do that for you.

      Believe in yourself, Divya, there's so much you can do with your gifts. It's there just waiting to be tapped! Seek it and you shall find it.

      Wishing you all the best. God bless you.

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    2. Thank you Ellen for those wise words! :-)

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    3. Have a great day, Divya. Thank you for dropping by and for your comment. :-)

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